SDF Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 58%, arrivals slightly better at 65%. Late morning flights ran 27 points better than early morning. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 80%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at SDF. Only 58% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 80%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 53%. That is a 27-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is 62 miles away and running 67% today. If your route is available from both airports, LEX is the better bet right now.
SDF Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 27-point swing at SDF. The late morning block runs at 80%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 70%. Hit 38% around 6am, peaked at 100% around 10pm. Currently at 58%, well below the morning numbers. A 62-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 69%, last week 71%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
SDF has been bouncing between 37% and 93%. Best day was Sep 7 at 93%. Worst was Jun 18 at 37%. The norm is 69-75%, which is just how SDF runs. Today's 58% is well below the norm.
About SDF Delays
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is currently experiencing significant delays with 58% on-time departures and 65% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has averaged 69% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include LEX (Blue Grass Airport), CVG (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) and IND (Indianapolis International Airport). When SDF is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.